A Patient Has Discoloration of an Area of Their Mucous

question 65

Multiple Choice

A patient has discoloration of an area of their mucous membrane caused by extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue.The nurse should document that the patient has:

• A) dyspnea.
• B) cyanosis.
• C) diaphoresis.
• D) ecchymosis.

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